Genesee Valley Park, Rochester

Name: Genesee Valley Park
Address: Rochester, United States

#14 among attractions in Rochester

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Genesee Valley Park, originally named "South Park," is located in the south side of Rochester, New York along the shores of the Genesee River. The New York State Barge Canal crosses the Genesee River within the park. The University of Rochester is located near the park's north entrance. ()

Created: 1888Coordinates: 43°6'31"N, 77°39'16"W

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Southwest RochesterRochester United States

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Genesee Valley Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Marketplace Mall, Red Barn, Mount Hope Cemetery, Clubhouse Fun Center.

2 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Marketplace Mall, Rochester
53 min walk • The Marketplace Mall is a shopping center managed by Wilmorite and located in the heart of the Rochester, New York metropolitan area on Hylan Drive, in the suburb of Henrietta.
2.3 miSW
Climbing
Red Barn, Rochester
58 min walk • The Red Barn is a recreational facility at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Located on the west end of the RIT campus, the large, red-painted barn is the site of the university's Outdoor Education program. It is perhaps best known for its rock climbing and bouldering facilities.
2.3 miNE
Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester
59 min walk • Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, founded in 1838, is the first municipal cemetery in the United States. Situated on 196 acres of land adjacent to the University of Rochester on Mount Hope Avenue, the cemetery is the permanent resting place of over 350,000 people.
1.9 miSE
43°5'21"N • 77°37'44"W
Clubhouse Fun Center, Rochester
48 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Amusement park, Theme park
2 miSW
Universities and schools
Rochester Institute of Technology, Henrietta
52 min walk • Rochester Institute of Technology is a private research university in the town of Henrietta in the Rochester, New York, metropolitan area.
1.9 miNE
Library, Greek Revival architecture
Rush Rhees Library, Rochester
49 min walk • Rush Rhees Library is the main academic library of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. It is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks on the university's River Campus.
1.9 miSW
43°5'6"N • 77°40'29"W
University Gallery at RIT, Rochester
50 min walk • Universities and schools
2.3 miE
43°6'7"N • 77°36'39"W
Mercer Gallery, Rochester
58 min walk • Museum
2.4 miNE
Church
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rochester
62 min walk • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, also known as Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is an Arts and Crafts / American Craftsman style building constructed in 1914–1915.
2 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Rochester, Rochester
51 min walk • The University of Rochester is a private research university in Rochester, New York. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees.
0.8 miE
43°6'29"N • 77°38'16"W
University of Rochester Graduate Housing - Whipple Park, Rochester
22 min walk • Park